Knoll Armchairs
Mid-century modern design in America wouldn’t look the way it does without Knoll. The company’s acclaimed seating — lounge chairs, armchairs, office chairs and other furnishings created by a who’s who of designers and by Knoll’s pioneering cofounder, Florence Knoll (1917–2019) — helped define high-rise corporate culture and was rapidly adopted for use in living rooms, where it endures as a timeless favorite all over the world.
“Many of the designs that he had at that time were ones that I did not approve of,” Florence Knoll once recalled of her German-born husband, Hans Knoll (1914–55), the son of German modernist furniture manufacturer Walter Knoll.
A native of Michigan, Florence already had a world-class immersion in design when she met Hans. Orphaned at age 12, she was enrolled at Kingswood School, part of the Cranbrook Academy of Art, which became the go-to school for legends of mid-century design. Florence became very close with Cranbrook head Eliel Saarinen, his wife and their son, Eero. She later studied with Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and worked for Marcel Breuer and Bauhaus school founder Walter Gropius. When Florence married Hans in 1946, he had been at work since 1938 on his own eponymous furniture line in New York City.
With Florence’s design acumen, the Knolls turned the company into a powerhouse of modernist design. The Knoll Planning Unit, created by Florence in the mid-1940s, designed office spaces for the likes of GM and CBS, helping to define the postwar corporate aesthetic.
The department’s small team designed furniture with practicality, efficiency and sleekness in mind, attributes that clearly define furnishings such as Eero Saarinen’s sculptural Executive chair, which was introduced in 1948 as the Model 72 and used for the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. (The armed version, which followed in 1950, was also specified for the campus, an architectural project of Saarinen’s.) This seating, as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients, soon became desirable for apartments and houses.
Knoll collaborated with an all-star cast of designers, including Saarinen, whose Womb chair arose from Florence’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows.” The catalogue includes some of the century’s most recognizable forms: Saarinen’s Tulip chairs, Harry Bertoia’s wire-lattice Diamond chair, the Cyclone table by artist Isamu Noguchi and pieces by Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Jens Risom, Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who granted Knoll exclusive permission to produce his designs. The manufacturer continues to produce the only authorized version of the elegant and oft-copied Barcelona chair, which Mies created in collaboration with designer Lilly Reich, his creative and romantic partner.
By 1950 — when production for Knoll was moved to East Greenville, Pennsylvania — more than one third of the designs in the company’s portfolio were Florence’s own. She thought of her furniture as “meat and potatoes,” mere practicality.
“People ask me if I am a furniture designer,” she once said. “I am not. . . . I designed the fill-in pieces that no one else was doing.” But decades later, her own designs, like the Florence Knoll sofa, with its clean architectural lines, and her Bauhaus-inspired Lounge chair, are icons in their own right.
In 2021, Knoll was acquired by Herman Miller, another legendary American furniture manufacturer that turned a number of designers into mid-century household names. The combined company operates under the name MillerKnoll.
Find a collection of vintage Knoll dining chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Knoll
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available
Sold par piece 1200€.
Category
1970s European Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
2019 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Chromed Steel and Grey Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Chair, Model 255, originally designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1929. These particular examples were produced in the USA in 2019 by Knoll. This listing price is f...
Category
2010s American Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 1x Avail
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These particular examples were seemingly manufactured by Knoll in the 1970s. Some may have been p...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
25 Executive Armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll Black Leather & 4 Prong Base
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent MCM (Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Executive armchairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll set of 25. Each chair is comprised of a black leather seat and back with button detail...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Chrome
"Diamond" Chairs by Harry Bertoia 'Set of 2'
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Roma, RM
"Diamond chair" by Harry Bertoia.
Bertoia, who came from the collaboration with architect Eero Saarinen and architect-designer Charles Eames at the Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$4,204 / set
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in LEWES, GB
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide.
When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Swiss Production, 1970s – Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
A set of four iconic “Pedestal” swivel armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, produced in Switzerland during the 1970s.
Each chair features a molded white fibe...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
L54 pair of armchairs by Gae Aulenti for Knoll
By Gae Aulenti, Knoll
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of Gae Aulenti model 54L design armchairs for Knoll international.
Beautiful timeless design armchairs with black lacquered metal frames and orange/red fabric upholstery.
The ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$3,303 / set
Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair 245 Tubular Steel, Knoll, Mahogany Leather, Italy
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brno Chair, Tubular, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe 1930
Designed by Mies van der Rohe for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,435 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Set in Carrara Marble, Red & Black, 1986 Italy
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Icon of the Memphis Milano Movement. A set of four Ettore Sottsass Mandarin chairs for Knoll. Black Alcantara upholstery. Arms in red lacquer. Additionally, a Carrara marble round pe...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Eight Chrome and Camel Colored Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in camel color and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Interna...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Maple and Walnut Lounge Chair, Model 645, by Lewis Butler for Knoll Associates
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created in 1955 by Lewis Butler, senior designer and later head of Knoll’s Planning Unit, this lounge chair, model 645, features a dynamic but clean-lined frame of maple into which are set angled planks of walnut plywood to form the seat and backrest. Upholstered pillows...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Foam, Maple, Walnut
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Labeled, 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Manhasset, NY
Vintage Harry Bertoia for Knoll Bird Lounge chair with ottoman, Labeled, 1960s, Original Upholstery
Originally designed in 1952, these ergonomic lounge chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Warren Platner Dining Arm Chair in Bronze Finish w/ Hopsack Upholstery
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Platner Dining Armchair, model 1725, initially designed by Warren Platner for Knoll in 1966. This is an early example, dating to the late 1960s. The frame of this chair is ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1980s Set of Four Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca B64 Armchairs in Green Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 4 Cesca chairs, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These examples were manufactured by Knoll in the 1980s. The chairs feature tubular chromed-s...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
A Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black leather with a metal base. This chair is completely original from the 1960's, and beautifully patinated. The leather is conditioned and rock ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,148 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Chair Arm in Beige Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. Its design features legs of polished tubula...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Warren Platner lounge chairs for Knoll.
Category
1960s American Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$14,657 / set
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Hudson, NY
THIS LISTING IS FOR A SET OF 4
Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Model 1705 easy chairs with ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Brno Chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Designed in 1930 for the Tugendhat house in Brno, Czechoslovakia, the Brno chair is in the Pantheon of modern design icons. The cantilevered frame is a single piece of tubular chrome...
Category
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
One chair left, sold as an individual chair here. Excellent condition throughout.
A Saarinen Executive Armchair with a wooden base, upholstered in a spl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$1,787 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair in metal and blue fabric by Harry Bertoia. Large Diamond model. Seat height: 39 cm. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receive the best price.
Category
1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
2007 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Patterned Fabric
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Tubular-Steel Armchair, Model 245, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several chairs available for purc...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note, I have a matching pair of armchairs, see last picture.
Executive armchair designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the earliest tilt mechanism. All original! The original blue vinyl is soft and comfortable, with a couple small repairs I made - see pictures. The padding is soft and everything works as it should. A very sturdy and comfy chair...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Leather Webbed Armchair Model 652W by Jens Risom for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Early Lounge Chair Model 652W design, 1950s designed by Jens Risom for Knoll International. Features a solid maple frame with original woven Leather straps. This label has one of the...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s
A set of 16 modern armchairs or dining room chairs, manu...
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Leather Brno Dining Chairs, c.1986
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
Vintage Brno tubular steel armchairs, Model 245A. Originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair re...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Otto Zapf Lounge Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather lounge chairs by Otto Zapf for Knoll International, c.1990s, USA. The plush lounge chairs feature original deep camel leather uphols...
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$8,000 / set
Set of 4 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Cato Upholstery 60 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Set of 4 Knoll Brno chairs designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Knoll Series 7 Danish Teak Arm Chairs (A) - Pair
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Knoll Series 7 Danish Modern Teak Arm Chairs (A) - Pair. Item features manufacturer labels found on the underside of each chair. Current retail is approx. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$6,000 Sale Price
40% Off
Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Florence Knoll lounge chair from 1956 model 65a. The chair is part of a seating group that consisted of an armchair, 2-seater and 3-seater with or without armrests. This series was p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Set of 4 'Executive' Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Great set of 4 ‘Model 71’ armchairs also known as the ‘Executive’ series designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1948. This is an early set from the sixties with the ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Bird Chair with Ottoman by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, 1960
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Black metal armchair and ottoman by Harry Bertoia. Model: Bird. Ottoman dimensions: H: 59 cm W: 39 cm D: 42 cm. Wear due to time and age.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BE...
Category
1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Frank Ghery Hat Trick Arm Chairs for Knoll
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Ghery hat trick arm chairs for Knoll, bentwood furniture inspired by the simple bushel basket.
Gehry quotes:"These come out of m...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Maple
$6,825 / set
Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Armchair in yellow fabric. Stamped Knoll. Wear due to time and age of the chair (see photo) Seat height: 47cm.
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Arm Chairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll
By Knoll, Bill Stephens
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of armchairs with bentwood laminated frames and arm rests.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
$3,600 / set
1960s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs, Model 150US
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Swivel Armchairs, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price ...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Stunning Pair Leather Chairs, Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, Made in Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of leather chairs. Tobia Scarpa for Knoll, made in Italy.....Nice original condition, amazing quality / construction, stainless steel bases, retain original Knoll label...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Chairs
By Knoll
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of Mies van der Rohe for Knoll brno armchairs. The chairs feature a steel flat bar design with a chrome finish. The frames have navy blue leather seat covers....
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Diamond Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Brussels, BE
Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 6 available
Sold par piece 1250€.
Category
1970s European Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Enhance your space with this timeless pair of Mid-Century Organic Modern Executive Armchairs by renowned designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a classic 4-leg...
Category
1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later production
An organic shaped armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. A fluid, sculptural ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
2004 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Thin Pad Tubular Dining Arm Chair Leather
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Brno Thin Pad Dining chair, model 245A, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1929.
These examples were produced by Knoll in 2004, and the listed price includes on...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 5 Warren Platner for Knoll International Steel and Red Upholstery Lounge
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 5 American mid-century lounge chairs with hourglass forms comprised of shaped steel rods, with fiberglass molded seats enclosed in red textured ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Warren Platner for Knoll Gold Plated Armchair with Andes Black Leather
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A stunning Warren Platner for Knoll armchair in 18k Gold Plated steel and Andes black leather. We were fortunate to find this chair. It was used as a floor sample for a Retailer who ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
By Marc Held, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
High back armchair in black leather with moulded fibreglass shell. The chair can be tipped. Measure: Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age.
For shipping, request us for receiv...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
1984 Set of Six Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Arm Chairs in Grey
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 6 Flat Bar Brno Chairs, Model 255, originally designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll in 1984, and the listed pri...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in a green velvet and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll 1966 (Old Edition)
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair (Model 1705; aka Easy Lounge Chair)
It is one of the most iconic and representative models of the famous American architect and designer Warren Pl...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Original Vintage Chrome Warren Platner for KNOLL Armchairs, Pair
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in North Miami, FL
These exceptional vintage chrome Warren Platner for Knoll armchairs have been expertly reupholstered in a creamy Pierre Frey Paris Bo...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs by Knoll Associates
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pair of comfortable armchairs designed by Knoll Associates.
Chairs feature off-white tufted upholstery and sleek polished chrome legs.
Both chairs come with optional arm pr...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$3,500 Sale Price / set
48% Off
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” Armchairs for Knoll International, 1982, Set of 2
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ettore Sottsass “Westside” armchairs for Knoll International, foam and fabric, Italy, 1982, set of two.
The “Westside” collection is an iconic proje...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Metal
2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Striped Fabric Model 71APC
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2009, and the listed price includes one ch...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
2000s Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chairs in Dark Blue Leather 12+ Available
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Flat Bar Brno Armchair, Model 255, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930. These examples were manufactured by Knoll in the 2000s, and the listed price includes on...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mr10 Lounge Chair Mies Van Der Rohe Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Ghedi, IT
La MR Lounge Chair, creata da Mies van der Rohe per Knoll negli anni '70, è un’icona del modernismo. Realizzata in raffinata pelle verde, fonde stile intramontabile e comfort esclusi...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$3,363 / item
1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare pair of Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price includes th...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Knoll Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Knoll armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Knoll armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Knoll were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, and Dunbar. Prices for Knoll armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $295 and can go as high as $36,450, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,450.
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- Who is Florence Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll was an architect and furniture designer who greatly influenced mid-century design. She established the furniture company Knoll, Inc., which continues to manufacture pieces inspired by her designs. Knoll died on January 25, 2019, at the age of 101. Find a collection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knoll Sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Knoll sofa, or a Knole sofa, is an interesting piece of furniture that’s believed to have its origins in the 1600s and to be the precursor to the modern sofa. It features two side-by-side cushions and arms that are as high as the back of the sofa. The most interesting feature is that these arms can often be tied back or dropped to change the profile of the sofa. Find an assortment of Knole sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does Herman Miller own Knoll?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the noted furniture brand Herman Miller acquired Knoll in 2021 and announced a new name, MillerKnoll. The new name is meant to take advantage of the long history and reputation that each brand brings to the table and to introduce a new, stronger joint effort to the public. Shop a collection of Herman Miller and Knoll furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To pronounce Florence Knoll, say "FLO-rens Noll." The "K" in the designer's last name is silent. Florence Knoll's maiden name was Florence Marguerite Schust, pronounced "shusht." She changed her name after marrying Hans Knoll in 1946. Find a range of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Andrew B. Cogan is the CEO of Knoll furniture as of December 2021. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He took on the role in 2001. Prior to that time, he worked as the company's COO. Shop a range of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who owns Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022MillerKnoll owns Knoll furniture. The company formed when Herman Miller, Inc., acquired Knoll, Inc., on April 19, 2021. The publicly traded company operates from its headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Andi Owen serves as its CEO, as of December 2021. Shop a collection of Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where is Knoll furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll produced her furniture designs largely in a factory located in East Greenville, Pennsylvania. As of December 2021, the company she founded, Knoll, Inc., manufactures furniture in the same factory, as well as in Grand Rapids, Michigan; Muskegon, Michigan; Toronto, Canada; and Foligno and Graffignana, Italy. Find a selection of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How do I date Knoll furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How to date Knoll furniture depends on the piece. Some pieces feature stickers that bear the brand's name and logo, and the graphics changed over the years. By comparing the style of the logo to samples online, you can estimate the age of the piece. In some cases, the manufacturing year may appear on the sticker. To date a Knoll chair, look for the tag sewn on the back of the seat cushion. Often, the manufacturer prints the date there. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where does Florence Knoll live?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll lived in the U.S. throughout her life. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 24, 1917, and she died in Coral Gables, Florida, on January 25, 2019. From 1940 to 1941, she attended the Chicago Armour Institute in Chicago, Illinois. After that, she lived and worked in New York City for many years. On 1stDibs, find a range of Florence Knoll furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The history of the Knoll sofa began in 1954. The sofa was made during American designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll’s direction of the Knoll Planning Unit, the company's pioneering "design consultant service" that would define the look of the postwar workplace. The versatile Florence Knoll sofa, with its angular silhouette and tasteful mix of textures, could as easily fit into the glass lobby of a skyscraper as the living room of a home. That same year, Florence Knoll also introduced a companion lounge chair that coordinated with the sofa. Knoll, Inc. continues to produce the Florence Knoll sofa over half a century after it was introduced, and vintage models are still prized for their sturdy construction and timeless qualities. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Florence Knoll sofas.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024To tell if your Knoll table is real, look for a label on the underside of the tabletop. Nearly all Knoll pieces feature marks, but the specific style of the label and the information included on it have varied over the years and from table to table. As a result, you should try searching trusted online resources for images of the labels found on authentic tables of the same age and model as your own. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your piece. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Knoll tables.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024To tell if a chair is a Parker Knoll, look for the maker's label, usually found under the seat on dining chairs and on the bases or frames on office and accent chairs. Although the company has modified its markings over the years, most pieces will at least state "Parker Knoll.” Many pieces also feature serial numbers. By cross-referencing these numbers with information published on trusted online resources, you can learn about the age, style name and other features of your chair. If you need assistance with identification, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Where Parker Knoll sofas are made has changed over time. In 2016, the luxury furniture maker moved its factory to Castlewood, Nottinghamshire. Prior to the relocation, the company produced most of its pieces in London and High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Parker Knoll sofas from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if a chair is Parker Knoll, look under the seat. Most Parker Knoll chairs will be marked with the company's logo and a model number. Some may also display the designer's signature. You can cross-reference the model number with information published on trusted online resources to learn more about your chair. If you can't locate a maker's mark or run into other difficulties identifying your chair, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of Parker Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Florence Knoll made a number of well-known furniture designs and founded the company Knoll, Inc. Some of her most acclaimed pieces include the Florence Knoll lounge chair, the Florence Knoll sofa, the Florence Knoll bench and the Florence Knoll settee. Shop a variety of Florence Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024To tell if a Knoll chair is real, first look for Knoll Furniture markings, usually found under the seat. These labels have varied over the years, but by comparing what's present on your furniture to images of authentic pieces found on trusted online resources produced around the same time, you can spot any inconsistencies that might indicate a replica. Knoll Furniture has sold many different chairs since its founding in 1938. Researching the characteristics of your specific chair can help you identify signs that your piece may be a replica. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also help with authentication. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Knoll chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Knoll began to stamp their furniture in 2004. An authentic stamp consists of the brand's name printed in the correct font. Normally, the manufacturer places the stamp on the upper section of the base. Shop a selection of expertly vetted Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can buy Parker Knoll furniture through an authorized dealer. The manufacturer partners with brick-and-mortar stores all over the world and also works with some online platforms. While you can browse the entire selection of current Parker Knoll designs on their official website, you cannot buy directly from the company online. Shop a collection of Parker Knoll furniture on 1stDibs.